Earth's Dynamic Systems - With CD - 10th edition

Summary: For Introductory courses in Physical or Introductory Geology found in departments of Geology, Earth Science, or Physical Science.

Significantly revised to be an optimum learning tool, the Tenth Edition of Earth's Dynamic Systems maintains its solid coverage of the two major energy systems of Earth: the plate tectonic system and the hydrologic cycle. Boasting a new, highly accessible four-part organization, this renowned text fulfills the needs of professor

s with current content and a striking illustration package, while exposing students to the global view of Earth and teaching them to look at the world as geologists do.

Features :

NEW - A Four-Part Organization:

Part I: Earth's Materials--Introduces geologic systems, the materials modified by these systems, and geologic time.

Part II: Global Hydrology Systems--Examines the hydrologic system and its subsystems chapter by chapter.

Part III: Global Tectonic Systems--Explores the details of the tectonic system and includes chapters on divergent, transform, and convergent boundaries, as well as mantle plumes--the subsystems of the tectonic system;

Part IV: Epilogue--Looks at our planet in two ways: by first examining the geologic resources that make life possible, and then by comparing and contrasting Earth with other planets to reveal how unique our planet is.

NEW - Digital Topographic Maps--Provides new maps from the Shuttle Radar Topography mission detailing the continents and seafloor with great attention to accuracy.

Gives students a unique visual perspective of the continents and seafloor while bringing subject matter to life.

NEW - Upgraded Instructor Support Package--Offers digital access to all illustrations, a host of photographs, CD-ROM video clips, and PowerPoint via the Instructors' Resource Disk, and includes a series of new animations.

Provides instructors with a plethora of visual resources to enhance lectures while helping students visualize the complex processes being presented.

NEW - Additional panoramic photographs--Opening each chapter, these vivid and intricate photos include those taken specifically for this edition to make geology a visual experience. Examples: Dead Horse Point, Black Canyon in Gunnison, Columbia Plateau Basalts, Shoreline Erosion in California.

Summary: For Introductory courses in Physical or Introductory Geology found in departments of Geology, Earth Science, or Physical Science.

Significantly revised to be an optimum learning tool, the Tenth Edition of Earth's Dynamic Systems maintains its solid coverage of the two major energy systems of Earth: the plate tectonic system and the hydrologic cycle. Boasting a new, highly accessible four-part organization, this renowned text fulfills the needs of professors with current content and a striking illustration package, while exposing students to the global view of Earth and teaching them to look at the world as geologists do.

Features :

NEW - A Four-Part Organization:

Part I: Earth's Materials--Introduces geologic systems, the materials modified by these systems, and geologic time.

Part II: Global Hydrology Systems--Examines the hydrologic system and its subsystems chapter by chapter.

Part III: Global Tectonic Systems--Explores the details of the tectonic system and includes chapters on divergent, transform, and convergent boundaries, as well as mantle plumes--the subsystems of the tectonic system;

Part IV: Epilogue--Looks at our planet in two ways: by first examining the geologic resources that make life possible, and then by comparing and contrasting Earth with other planets to reveal how unique our planet is.

NEW - Digital Topographic Maps--Provides new maps from the Shuttle Radar Topography mission detailing the continents and seafloor with great attention to accuracy.

Gives students a unique visual perspective of the continents and seafloor while bringing subject matter to life.

NEW - Upgraded Instructor Support Package--Offers digital access to all illustrations, a host of photographs, CD-ROM video clips, and PowerPoint via the Instructors' Resource Disk, and includes a series of new animations.

Provides instructors with a plethora of visual resources to enhance lectures while helping students visualize the complex processes being presented.

NEW - Additional panoramic photographs--Opening each chapter, these vivid and intricate photos include those taken specifically for this edition to make geology a visual experience. Examples: Dead Horse Point, Black Canyon in Gunnison, Columbia Plateau Basalts, Shoreline Erosion in California.

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